Louise Stamper

Thu., Sept. 9, 1999

Personal: Age: 39 … born in Johannesburg, South Africa, moved to Spokane in 1992 … parent involvement assistant, Holmes Elementary School … literacy tutor, Holmes Elementary … president, COPS West … founder, COPS Club Children’s Program … director, No Fear Mentor Program for high-risk youth … member, West Central Steering Committee … married, three sons.

Education: graduated from McAuley House Convent in Johannesburg, a school for grades one through 12 … attended several volunteer seminars … graduate, Institute for Neighborhood Leadership.

Finances: raised about $445 as of Aug. 31. Top donor is Roy Koegen with $200.

Campaign chairwoman: Rosemary Link.

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